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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Academic reading and writing

[Preparing to write]

Critical thinking (also Logic)

Definition:

Definitions of critical thinking are disputed, but having the ability to think critically and to apply logic to research questions are seen as higher-level education outcomes.

 Useful resources on Critical thinking:

Hitchcock, D. (2018). Critical Thinking. E. N. Zalta (Ed.). The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/fall2018/entries/critical-thinking

History, definitions, examples, controversies, and links to additional resources.

Klement, K. (2020). Introduction to Logic. https://logic.umasscreate.net/

Online syllabus, lecture notes, readings, syllabus, and exercises.

Tags: IPS IA; IPS CritT; CPS CreaT; IPS WC; PSR ER; Comp   

Peer Review: None

Table of contents:

1.2. Academic reading and writing


1.2.1. Preparing to write


1.2.1.1. Searching the literature
1.2.1.2. Analysis and synthesis
1.2.1.3. Critical reading


1.2.1.4. Critical thinking
1.2.1.5. Evaluating use and misuse of scientific information
1.2.1.6. Reading and interpreting graphs, plots, statistical data
1.2.1.7. Organizing a writing project
1.2.1.8. Citing correctly and reference/citation management tools
1.2.1.9. Copyright: definition, why considered important/or not important, things to consider


1.2.2. Writing specifics for different academic formats


1.2.3. Grant proposals


1.2.4. Corresponding with others

 

Author: Stephanie Krueger

Peer Reviewer(s): None

Last Updated: October 22, 2021